> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/j-k-rowling · updated 2026-11-01

# J.k. Rowling

## What is J.k. Rowling’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 26 auction results for J.k. Rowling at 3 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $9,322 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,873–$16,116, n=6). The auction record is $94,804 for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2025, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, 1997 | Book | $94,804 | Sotheby's | Jul 2025 |
| 2 | Complete set of Harry Potter novels, 2000-2007 | Books | $27,158 | Sotheby's | Dec 2023 |
| 3 | A collection of Harry Potter first editions, 1997-2007 | Books | $18,328 | Sotheby's | Dec 2024 |
| 4 | Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, 1997 | Tin | $12,863 | Sotheby's | Jul 2022 |
| 5 | Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, 1998 | Book | $12,070 | Sotheby's | Dec 2023 |
| 6 | Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, 1997 | Book | $9,836 | Sotheby's | Jul 2022 |
| 7 | Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, 1998 | Amber | $9,164 | Sotheby's | Dec 2024 |
| 8 | Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, 1998 | Amber | $6,356 | Sotheby's | Jul 2022 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, 1997 | Book | $67,896 | Sotheby's | Dec 2023 |
| 2 | Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, 1997 | Book | $9,480 | Sotheby's | Jul 2025 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 9 | $9,480 |
| Other | 16 | $1,328 |


Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 26 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


J.k. Rowling is an artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $3,923. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by J.k. Rowling sold in 2025 for $94,804, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a J.k. Rowling work worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a J.k. Rowling work is $3,923.

The median J.k. Rowling print sells for $6,109 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $6,109 | $6,109 | — | 2024-12-12 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $6,109 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a J.k. Rowling worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a J.k. Rowling work is $3,923. The median J.k. Rowling print sells for $6,109 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is J.k. Rowling's auction record?

J.k. Rowling's auction record is $94,804, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “J.k. Rowling auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/j-k-rowling (updated 2026-11-01).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.